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Do you love eating salads, but are thinking twice about many salads because you’re worried about fatty salad dressing? Would you like to enjoy eating salad by substituting healthier dressings for less healthy ones? Are you bored of the usual salads you eat? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then don’t fret – you can start having nutritious yet enjoyable salads by finding out about low glycemic index salad dressing. What is a salad without a dressing? Dressings complete salads and make them more nutritious and more delicious. Salad dressing gives color and extra flavor. However, not all salad dressings are healthy. Many of the salad dressings we use are rich in carbohydrates and fats. So what are the healthier but still tasty options available to you? Here are a few: • Go for homemade salad dressing The best way to ensure that you use the right salad dressing is by making your own. A homemade salad dressing can be low in carbohydrates and contain mostly vinegar and lemon juice, which have been proven to reduce the GI value of a meal. (Note, however, that this does not mean that it will actually contain lower calories. That will depend on the ingredients you use.) • Check the labels Are you fond of picking up whatever salad dressing catches your eye in the supermarket? Now is the right time to learn to check the labels first before buying a salad dressing. The next time you shop, make sure to look for dressing that includes neither hydrogenated fats nor added sweeteners. • Look for healthier alternatives You don't need a fatty salad dressing to make your salad more palatable. You can substitute high-fat mayonnaise with low-fat or low-carb versions. In addition, you may also try using a low-calorie, fat-free dressing like vinaigrette. Moreover, you can also add other ingredients such as lemon juice or lime juice and sprinkle herbs and spices over your salad for that extra flavor. Now that you have an idea on how to make low Glycemic Index salad dressing or how to buy healthy alternatives, it is time to put what you’ve learned into practice. Try making your own homemade salad dressing for dinner tonight, or try choosing dressing by checking the food labels of products first before buying and by selecting healthier alternatives. Sabrina Rocca Author: Proven Weight Loss with the Glycemic Index For more information on weight loss using the glycemic index, visit http://sabrinarockstheclass.ca/. Sign up for your FREE newsletter and receive the following bonuses: "Weight Loss Made Easy, The Ultimate Guide to the Glycemic Index" a 10-day course on the glycemic index and access to glycemic index articles, ressources and much, much more.
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